Electric planes won’t happen until battery technology improves by leaps and bounds. That’s spurred researchers at NASA to take a different tack, testing a new style of wing that integrates over a dozen small propellers to boost efficiency, reduce drag, and make electric propulsion feasible for light aircraft. Link
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has just granted Amazon Logistics, Inc. an experimental airworthiness certificate to allow the company to operate unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for research and development and crew training. Link
Nantucket for a Summer getaway? This fare requires some flexibility. The fare at this price is only available for Sunday departures from DC and Friday returns. What is The Shorthaul? It is our irregular feature of deals under $200 and 3,000 miles roundtrip. Sample Travel Date: June 21st – 26th Fare Availability: Valid for travel…
Lufthansa Technik is developing an AutoInspect robot to automate inspection procedures for engine components at its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. Link
The Hong Kong government gave final approval Tuesday for a third runway at the Asian financial center’s airport, aiming to meet surging growth in passengers and air cargo. Link
We tried — we really have. We’ve posted numerous articles about travel etiquette. We’ve specifically outlined all the bad behavior that you shouldn’t engage in on flights. We’ve even posted pictures that easily illustrate the dos and don’ts of proper conduct on an aircraft. Link
Cathay Pacific Group has reported an attributable profit of HK$3,150 million for 2014, compared to a profit of HK$2,620 million in 2013. Earnings per share were HK80.1 cents compared to HK66.6 cents in 2013, while turnover for the year increased by 5.5 per cent to HK$105,991 million.
A good sale to Jo’burg for Fall travel. Sample Travel Date: September 14th – 21st Fare Availability: Valid for travel on the outbound from September 13th – December 9th. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure Please note that while this fare is valid at time of posting, if this post is…
Here’s a good sale from American and its Oneworld partners (British Airways, Finnair, Iberia etc) to Denmark. Sample Travel Date: May 8th – 15th Fare Availability: Valid for travel from April – July for Monday and Friday departures. Availability is limited. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure. Please note that while…
It can be pretty cheap to get around Indonesia from Jakarta. Use skyscanner.net to search for low cost carrier options. Sample Travel Date: April 6th – 14th Fare Availability: Valid for travel on the outbound in April or September – early December for Monday through Thursday departures with a 3 day stay minimum. Must purchase…